Løkendrakta (venstre/left) & Oslo-bunaden (høyre/right). The photo was taken at the national holiday 17th of May, 2014.

What is there to say about the weather in Oslo these days? Equally unstable as a defiant three year old, perhaps? At this exact moment, it's crackling, rumbling and banging worse that on a heavy metal concert, and it's raining cats and dogs. I actually needed a new umbrella. It's from Missoni and via the agency Inside Too. It actually fits in a small handbag!

On the other hand, I actually want a new national costume, because I've never felt comfortable in my blue Løkendrakt from Østfold, Norway. In 2014 I fell in love with the pale blue Oslo costume (right at the photo below). It came in 1947 and was launched in honor of the 150 year anniversary of Steen & Strøm compartment store (read more about the history here). In 2013, a dark blue version was launched as well. I like the pale blue very well! I feel so much more related and happier about Oslo than I do with my birth area Østfold. As a light blonde, I will for sure look better in the light blue and summerly national costume. What do you think? Should I buy the pale blue Oslo costume? Please let me know if you know someone that will sell a used Oslo costume!